Quotes about pettiness

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"In larger things we are convivial; what causes trouble is the trivial."

Armour, Richard on pettiness

"Those who occupy their minds with small matters, generally become incapable of greatness."

La Rochefoucauld, Francois De on pettiness

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"Often we allow ourselves to be upset by small things we should despise and forget. We lose many irreplaceable hours brooding over grievances that, in a year's time, will be forgotten by us and by everybody. No, let us devote our life to worthwhile actions and feelings, to great thoughts, real affections and enduring undertakings."

Maurois, Andre on pettiness